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The Devil You Know (Morgan Kingsley #2) Jenna Black Published: July 29, 2008 (Dell) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Purchased Reviewed by: Jenn Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, The Devil Inside. At the end of The Devil Inside,... 
The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley #1) Jenna Black Published: Nov. 27, 2007 (Dell) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jenn Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Morgan Kinsley is an exorcist in a land where demon’s are allowed to possess the bodies of humans. In fact, some humans volunteer to give their lives so the demons have a home. Morgan’s job is to kill the rogue... 
We’ve gone too long without a proper Book Bits post. (Did you miss it? Let me know, because your preferences do dictate content here at VBC.) To make up for the hiatus I’ve made the theme of this post kissing. Yep. You may swoon in three, two, one… The Indigo Spell teaser trailers I’m all sorts of excited about the next Bloodlines novel from Richelle Mead. Third books are her trademark. They’re always... 
It’s been a slower week in book news. I blame the long weekend. Instead of excerpts and book deals, today’s Book Bits is all about the pretty. Cover reveals begin in 3…2…1… Cover Art: Cold Days by Jim Butcher The next Dresden Files book is set to release in hardcover on Nov. 27, 2012. Blurb and artwork via Jim Butcher’s website. HARRY DRESDEN LIVES!!! After being murdered by a mystery assailant,... 
Want to get your pick in as the August group read? We’re taking suggestions over at the VBC Goodreads group. We’ll pick six titles from suggestions there (and on Facebook and Twitter), and put them in a poll next week. Also, we’re still chatting up Once Burned. This week’s discussion topic is the ending. Edge of Dawn Cover = Nom. In tasty cover reveal news, this peek at Lara Adrian’s Edge of Dawn is... 
From VBC: I’m super excited to introduce Vampire Book Club’s newest reviewer, Jo! She has excellent taste, especially when it comes to urban fantasy. Feel free to give her a big welcome in the comments! Dark Descendant (Descendants #1) Jenna Black Published: 2011 (Pocket Star) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Having read and loved the earlier Dark-Hunter... 
Before we jump into newsy goodness, a quick reminder that there is still time to nominate your favorite characters for the 2012 Alpha Showdown. Also, I have no problem with you rallying for your favorite characters and encouraging others to vote for them. The top 16 alphas with the most nominations make the bracket. So, you know, hustle. The sexy is locked up for Lord’s Fall Thea Harrison shared the cover...
